Acclaim

“This mouthwatering red is bright, with violet and blackberry notes. Features lively acidity that drives the flavors to a tangy conclusion. Drink now through 2020.”  -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda kicks off this flight of 2014 Barolos at Conterno-Fantino. Unusually silky and gracious for a Castelletto Barolo, the Pressenda is simply gorgeous. In 2014, the more floral, perfumed side of this Monforte cru comes through. Beautifully persistent and impeccable in its balance, the 2014 Pressenda is a winner.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Sorì Ginestra is striking. Ample, creamy and voluptuous, it exudes class from the very first taste. Like all of these wines, the 2014 Sori has a sweetness of tannin that is impossible to miss. Lavender, blueberry jam, spice and menthol build into the sumptuous, enveloping finish. The 2014 is a real stunner. That’s all there is to it.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Vigna del Gris is deep, unctuous and surprisingly concentrated for this wine, which so often tends to be on the lighter side. The combination of intensely ripe fruit and sweet, ripe tannins gives the Gris its exotic, alluring personality. In 2014, the Gris shows a spiced, balsamic-infused profile that is unusual for this wine.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Mosconi is laced with the essence of smoke, gravel, mocha, melted road tar, plum, lavender and licorice. Ample and broad on the palate, with striking aromatic intensity, it is a wonderfully complete Barolo. Like all of the 2014s here, the Mosconi is distinguished by silky, super-polished tannins. There is much to like in this exotic, compelling Barolo from Conterno-Fantino.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“Expressive cherry, iron and white pepper flavors mark this fruity yet firm red. Balanced overall, and an ideal pairing with antipasti. Drink now through 2020.”  -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 2018

“Bright medium-dark straw yellow. Enticing aromas of yellow apple, pear, tangerine jelly, marzipan and candied orange peel. Much bigger, richer and riper than Bucci’s 2016 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, finishing long and suave with repeating notes of sweet almonds and tangerine. This big wine is still very much a baby and needs time to show all it can be.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“Pale straw-green. Refined aromas of lime, minerals and jasmine. Enters very tough and rigid, delivering a very lemony calcaire-like bite, but opens with aeration to become rounder and softer, featuring strong notes of almond, green apple and powdered rocks. The finish is long and vibrant. Made with organic grapes.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Cerretta is a bit more refined than the Rapèt. Silky and perfumed in its first impression, with good depth, the Cerretta is impeccably balanced. The ripe red and bluish berry fruit, rose petal, smoke, underbrush and licorice are finely knit. Darker tonalities of fruit and the wine’s underlying power emerge with time in the glass.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Rapèt is a powerful, concentrated wine, with a level of richness that is unusual for the year. Plum, black cherry, spice, mint and new leather all fill out the wine’s ample frame. Today, the Rapèt leans a touch toward the more monolithic side of things, but it has a lot of offer, especially for readers who can give it a few years in bottle.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018